Santa Barbara CA

This article was underwritten in part by the Mickey Flacks Journalism Fund for Social Justice, a proud, innovative supporter of local news. To make a contribution go to sbcan.org/journalism_fund. After a year-long hiatus, Santa Barbara’s polar dip has returned. On January 1 at 11:30 a.m. sharp, folks will greet the...

The end of the year may still mean a boost in charitable giving. Santa Barbara has seen generosity to local causes including the Unity Shoppe. The post Charitable Giving Strong in 2025 Despite Economic Challenges appeared first on News Channel 3-12 .

Meet Luna, a three-year-old blue Pitbull Terrier with a wiggly butt and a heart as soft as her coat. Santa Barbara County Animal Services (SBCAS) volunteers said Luna, who is looking for her forever home, is potty trained, walks nicely on leash, enjoys strolling and loves cuddling on the couch.

Federal agents raiding schools and abducting children sounds far-fetched. But considering the recent trends of immigration enforcement nationwide, California officials are treating this as a real possibility. The California Attorney General’s office has released updated guidelines for school staff, students, and...

Municipal Winemakers will close its Santa Barbara Funk Zone tasting room after 15 years in business, the winery announced on Monday, December 29. In a heartfelt letter from owner and winemaker Dave Potter, he states that while the news might feel heavy, it’s more like they’ve outgrown their starter apartment at 22...

Woman killed in Oxnard crash identified Authorities have identified the woman killed in a crash just outside of Oxnard on Dec. 19 . Monique Villarreal, 45, was from Oxnard, according to the Ventura County Medical Examiner’s Office. She died of multiple blunt force injuries, and her death was ruled an accident....

The year 2025 saw the Santa Barbara City Council debating on some of the most important issues and decisions that are key to the city’s priorities and communities. From the future of State Street and affordable housing to voting on the Paseo Nuevo redevelopment, and public safety funding, the City Council spent a lot...

First responders put out a structure fire on Ocean Oaks Avenue in the Carpinteria Valley on Christmas Eve. Units with the Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District, Montecito Fire, Santa Barbara City Fire, Ventura County Fire and the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area around 8:30 p.m....

Update: [On Tuesday, December 23], Ventura Police Department Detectives arrested 23-year-old Timothy Schooler-Hart, a Ventura resident who lives near the location of the initial crimes. Following the release of initial information, an additional victim contacted investigators and reported being shot with a BB gun....

What was predicted to be a major series of storms in the Tri-Counties Christmas week lived up to the billing, with some massive rainfall totals. There was more than 6" of rain on the coast, and some local mountain areas topped 17" of rainfall. In Ventura County, the totals for...